Body Mass Index approaches a standard, and is the common choice for physicians and for research concerning obesity. With a mathematical formula, BMI uses a person's height and weight for the calculation. Your Body Mass Index is equal to your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared.
- It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
- It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass
Adults BMI: | Women | Men |
underweight | <> | <> |
in normal range | 19.1 - 25.8 | 20.7 - 26.4 |
marginally overweight | 25.8 - 27.3 | 26.4 - 27.8 |
overweight | 27.3 - 32.3 | 27.8 - 31.1 |
very overweight or obese | > 32.3 | > 31.1 |
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